Tag: farming
The novelty of backyard chickens
Farming isn't a novelty. It's a daily responsibility — even if you just have a few hens in your backyard.
5 tips to recognize and deal with farm stress
With low prices affecting most grain and livestock operations, it’s easy to find yourself financially stressed. Here are tips from experts to manage it.
Embracing change with gratitude
When it comes to change, who among us loves it? Change is challenging, inevitably hard on either the heart or the brain, sometimes both.
5 tips for marketing your farm
Whether you are new to the farming business or just looking to revamp your marketing plans this year, here are some tips to point you in the right direction.
Take time to notice your progress
The rat race is real, even on the ranch. Sometimes you have to take a wider view to see the progress you've made.
Pa. sustainable ag conference to focus on hope, healing
The Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) will present the 26th annual Farming for the Future Conference in February.
A little dirt won’t hurt
Most Americans are far from farming and farm life. We are not better for it.
The joys, sadness of raising livestock
Judith Sutherland reflects on the trials and tribulations of raising and losing livestock.
Survey: 95 percent of pig farmers ready for new antibiotic rules
U.S. pig farmers are not only well aware of new federal rules for on-farm antibiotic use, but are already complying.
How to make conservation resolutions
For improvement to become a reality, you must develop a series of habits and activities that become second nature to keep you moving in the right direction.
